TEHRAN: Mehdi Taj, head of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, has said that FIFA must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be “insulted” by the United States if Iran’s national team is to travel for the upcoming World Cup. His remarks follow an incident […]
COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka government has taken control of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and appointed a nine-member interim administration to implement structural reforms, following longstanding concerns over corruption and mismanagement. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that all administrative functions of SLC would temporarily fall under its authority, […]
LONDON: England white-ball captain Harry Brook and team-mate Jacob Bethell have been cautioned over their conduct following a nightclub incident during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand last year. The Cricket Regulator, an independent body responsible for enforcing rules under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), issued the warnings […]
ANTALYA: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will play their upcoming World Cup matches in the United States as scheduled, despite ongoing regional tensions involving the country. The statement comes after the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) sought to shift its group-stage fixtures to Mexico, citing […]
LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman has challenged his two-match suspension imposed over an alleged ball-tampering incident during a Pakistan Super League match against Karachi Kings, sources said on Wednesday. The opening batter has submitted an appeal to the PSL Technical Committee, seeking a review of the disciplinary action. Fakhar was charged with […]
ISLAMABAD: The pools for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 were announced on Tuesday by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), ahead of the tournament scheduled in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30. The official draw ceremony took place at the Wagener Stadium and was attended by […]
PESHAWAR: Peshawar Zalmi on Tuesday announced the direct signing of Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam for the eleventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), scheduled from March 26 to May 3. The franchise shared the news on its official social media channels with an animated poster showing Islam in […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League on Wednesday unveiled the new “Infinity” trophy for its 11th edition at National Bank Stadium, presenting fans with a striking design featuring golden elements, sparkling crystals and a crescent-star crown. The league revealed the trophy through a 47-second video posted on its social media platforms, […]
SUEZ: Pakistan men’s national field hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating Japan men’s national field hockey team 4-3 in the semi-final of the qualifiers at the Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium on Friday. The former world champions secured their place in the global tournament […]
BANGKOK: Bangladesh A defeated Pakistan A by 54 runs in the semi-final of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground on Friday to book their place in the final. Chasing a modest target of 111, Pakistan A were bowled out for just 56, never […]